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What pattern did you use? I love the understated mix of fabrics - and to that end, I would try simple navy buttons for the front (or a blue equivalent to the fabric onto which they'll be sewn) and smaller versions of that same button (or in the same vein) for the back tabs.

My first thought for buttons was something that looks like the button closure at the top of the zipper on a pair of jeans. That was probably because the fabric looks like denim in the photo, and then you mentioned the "boy fit", so jeans just came to mind. But a simple blue button would look great. : )I need to get going on Part 2, so I don't fall behind.

I think the perfect button for the vest, especially since you will wear it to the Houston show, would be a metal button with a star on it. I happen to have one (only one) and will send you a picture of it. I think you would need a few buttons on the front and maybe 2 on the back strap.

Cherrywood is new to me, it's lovely. And your vest looks good. Did you do the color blocking or the pattern came that way?I d probably use vintage mother of pearl buttons from my collection, but I think a simple medium sized navy or grey sewthru would be nice and modern-looking too.Wear it with a jeans skirt and a black long sleeve tee shirt, the loose fit wil look great.

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